Blue Ocean Innovation WOO3 User Guide

Where to Buy a WOO

Kiteboarding, Wakeboarding, and Snowboarding are truly global sports, so we make it easy to grab a WOO wherever you are in the world. Go to Find a Shop to be taken to your best option right away.

3.0

Online @ US Shop

United States and Canada

We offer direct shipping right from WOO H.Q in the North America. Buying direct means you have access to our complete catalog of products, including accessories and apparel. To see everything, visit: WOO U.S. Shop.

Online @ EU Shop

Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom, and Russia

We offer direct shipping from our team in the Netherlands. Place an order at: WOO E.U.

Shop.

Online @ AU Shop

Austria and New Zealand

We offer direct shipping to our friends down under via: WOO A.U. Shop.

Local Shops

WOO is carried in Surf, Kite, Wake and Snow shops around the world! Find your Shop

Supported Devices

WOO Sports App for iOS!

Phones and tablets with iOS 7+ including:

• iPhone v4s and later

• iPod Touch v5 and later

• iPad v3 and later

WOO Sports App for Android!

Phones and tablets with v4.4 KitKat including:

• Google Nexus 5, Nexus 6, Nexus 7 (2013)

• HTC One Mini+, One Mini 2

• LG L9

• Motorola Moto X (2013), Moto X (2014)

• Samsung Galaxy S4, Galaxy S5, Galaxy S6

• Sony Xperia Z2

What's in the Box

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Every WOO package includes:

• WOO Sensor

• Charger

• Mount

• Alcohol swab

• Quick Start Guide The WOO 3.0 supports Kiteboarding, Wakeboarding, and Snowboarding via the WOO Sports App. The App is available now on iOS and Android.

Creating a WOO Account

To begin using your WOO, start by downloading the app to your phone or tablet.

On iOS, download the WOO Sports App.

On Android, download the WOO Sports App.

Once the app's installed, open it up and click Create A New Account. Input your name, email, and password and you're in! You will receive an email conﬁrming your account, so double check your inbox to verify that the email address is yours.

To complete your proﬁle, click the three lines top left and click your name. Then at the top right of the screen, click Edit to add a proﬁle picture, cover photo, gender, birthday, weight, and homespot.

Also, be sure to head over to Find Friends to start following your buddies on WOO! It's much more fun riding with your friends. Get them in the Game!

Note: With your login you can access all WOO Games (Kite / Wake / Snow ) communities, however your homespot, proﬁle picture, proﬁle background, and followers/following will be speciﬁc to that community.

Attaching the WOO Mount

Every WOO comes with an adhesive mount that's used to attach the sensor to your board. For maximum accuracy, the sensor needs to be placed in the center of the board with the long edge parallel to the long edge of the board:

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To attach the mount:

1. Start by identifying the center of your board. You’ll want to place the mount on the center of your board, running parallel with the rail. If you use a grab handle, place your WOO so you can still use your handle (we recommend just to the side of the handle - still in the "middle" but slightly to one side.

2. Use the alcohol swab provided to clean the center of your board and let the board dry.

3. Remove the backing from the WOO Mount and place on the center of the board. Press ﬁrmly to make sure it’s solidly attached.

4. For best results, let the mount set overnight before riding.

New for 3.0: To accurately measure your stance - switch or regular - the WOO needs to have it's button on the right!

Mounting on a Snowboard

Before attaching the WOO Mount, make sure to warm up your board to room temperature and dry the area you will be sticking the WOO Mount.

Snowboarders should mount the WOO parallel to the long edge of their board, positioned closer to their front foot to avoid stepping on the WOO when pushing. The button should be pointed toward the Right foot.

Recording your First Session

So you're ready to get some airtime with your new WOO - awesome! Here's a quick checklist to run through to ensure you have a perfect session:

1. The Night Before

1. Charge up your WOO with the USB Charger

2. Attach the mount to the center of your board, with the mount running parallel with the long edge

3. Download the App and setup your proﬁle

4. Power on your WOO and pair it in the App. Check that it's all charged up and in the correct mode. To be sure, check the LED-light on the WOO or connect through the My WOO section of the WOO Sports App to check the mode your WOO is in.

2. Ready to Ride

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1. Power on the WOO and double check the Mode is correct.

2. Attach the WOO to your board with the power button toward your right foot.

3. Set your WOO to record the session by tapping the power button. The light will change to Red.

4. Send it!!!

To split up your session into multiple, you can stop and restart your WOO at any time by clicking the power button.

To change between Freestyle Kite and Big Air Kite while you're on the water, press and hold the power button for 4 seconds while the WOO is in standby mode (green light). You should see the blink pattern change to conﬁrm the switch was successful.

3. Download your Session

When your done with your session, stop recording by clicking the button on the WOO and make sure the WOO is in standby mode (green light).

1. Get your phone, open the WOO Sports App, and go to the My WOO section from the side-menu.

2. Connect your phone to your WOO by clicking Add New WOO, then click <your WOO's ID: WOO-XXXX-XXXX>, and ﬁnish with a press the button on the WOO to conﬁrm the connection. Also see My WOO for more documentation.

3. Click the Download Sessions button, and wait for the session to be downloaded from your WOO.

4. Once downloaded, click the Sessions to Save button and select the session you just had.

5. Add the spot, session photo, and description (include #hashtags to create a custom leaderboard!), and upload it to your proﬁle! Once successfully saved, you will be taken to your session details to review your session and see how well you did!

AWESOME! You did recorded and posted your ﬁrst session on WOO!

F. A . Q .

Here we list the most frequently asked questions. Don't ﬁnd what you're looking for? Send us an email at support@woosports.com

USING THE WOO

How do I record my session?!

To record a session, power on the WOO by pressing and holding the front button. Once powered on, tap the front button again and the WOO will begin recording. To ﬁnish a session, tap the front button. Power down by pressing and holding the front button.

How do I download my session?!

Within the WOO Kite App, open the My WOO tab from the menu, pair your phone with your WOO, and download the session(s) onto the phone. For each session, set the spot, a description and an optional picture. Save the session by completing the session log and uploading it to your WOO proﬁle.

How Do I Find My WOO ID!

Your WOO-ID is engraved and can be found on the bottom of your WOO. Alternatively, connect your WOO to your phone and you will see your WOO-ID under the image of a WOO once connected.

How do you charge the WOO?!

Charge the WOO by connecting the sensor to a USB port using the USB adapter. A computer or wall USB outlet will do the trick!

How long does the battery last?!

The WOO can record sessions for approx. 8 hrs on one charge, so you can just focus on riding!

Where should I place the WOO on my board?!

The WOO should be placed directly in the center of your board, running parallel with your rail.

Does WOO work internationally?!

Yes, WOO has a database of spots around the globe so whether you are at your home location or traveling you can share your stoke. Found a spot that is missing from our database, Add a Spot!

PHONE

What phones and OS's does it work with?!

The WOO Kite App currently works with iPhones, iPads and iPod Touch's running iOS 7. or iOS 8. that support Bluetooth LE (iPhone 4S or later, iPod Touch 5th gen or later, iPad

3 or later).

Can I connect my WOO & Apple Watch to my iPhone simultaneously?!

We recommend unpairing your Apple Watch before you connect your WOO to the iPhone. While it's technically possible to connect multiple accessories via Bluetooth to your iPhone (according to Apple), riders have reported that sessions may not download if your Apple Watch is competing for Bluetooth bandwidth.

Can I use other apps while I'm recording a session?!

The WOO does not need the phone to record sessions, so other apps on the phone can be used while riding with the WOO.

Where should my phone be when using the WOO?!

You don't need your phone while using WOO, just strap the WOO in, turn it on and go. After the session download the session onto your phone and share them with friends online. But you might want to know which friend you want to beat beforehand...

What happens if my phone dies during my session?!

Simply charge your phone when you get home and save your session, no data will be lost.

Can I transfer my proﬁle between iOS and Android?!

Yes, the iOS and Android apps use the same database, so your proﬁle (username, sessions, homespot, etc) will be the same regardless of your device or platform. Users can compete against each other regardless of device type.

Please note: if you sign out of your account you will lose all the data from your unsaved sessions. Be sure to save your sessions before signing out of your account and singing in on another device.

DATA

Can I make my data private?!

No. The data is shared automatically with the community on the WOO platform.

How can I view my WOO results in real time?!

Currently the WOO syncs up after your session only.

OTHER

Can WOO help me ﬁnd a lost board?!

No.

Can I use the WOO on my PC?!

Currently the WOO App is only supported on iOS and Android devices. We do have several sweet web features, like Explore (Web) and Leaderboards (Web)!

Will WOO support more sports than kiteboarding, wakeboarding, and snowboarding?!

Yes, eventually. Right now the team is working really hard to make the best and most fun possible experience while riding with WOO. Stay tuned to our social media channels to stay up-to-date for updates!

When are you adding GPS?!

GPS is not included on the WOO Sensor due to power consumption, but it is something we may incorporate into sensors in the future.

Sensor

Learn more about your new little blue friend: the WOO

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The WOO Sensor (the 'WOO' for short) is the key to recording and playing during your sessions. Compare our blue little nugget to a gaming console, our different modes are the games, you are the controller! Get in the Game!

Note: Be sure your WOO is in the correct Mode before riding, and remember to point the button on the WOO to your right foot (independent of your stance)

BATTERY!

Long battery life (8 hours / 1200+ jumps)

9-AXIS MOTION SENSOR !

Records relative position to determine jump height, airtime, landing force, trick performed, and landing quality.

BLUETOOTH (BLE)!

Wirelessly synchronize WOO to your phone or tablet on the go

SHOCKPROOF !

Designed to take a beating and keep recording

WATERPROOF !

Completely sealed to protect against damage

CORROSION RESISTANT!

The device contacts hold up to repeated contact with water

How does the WOO work?

Power on the WOO by pressing and holding the power button until a green light appears on the top light. This indicates the WOO is in stand-by mode, ready to connect with your phone or begin recording.

The WOO detects jumps by tracking and analyzing your motion. To do this, it fuses data from the 9-axis motion sensor to understand orientation in space and the accelerations acting on it. It is able to categorize your riding into distinct phases of motion: inactivity, riding, jumping, landing or crashing and so forth.

The WOO analyzes acceleration and rotations on the board to detect jumps and calculate their characteristics. As you ride, the WOO stores your jump data, so that when you have a moment not riding, everything is ready to be synced with your phone.

What is the WOO 3.0 sensor?

The WOO is a performance tracker for kiteboarding, wakeboarding, and snowboarding. It calculates jump height, airtime, landing force, and rotation and has four different game modes: *Kite - Big Air, *Kite - Freestyle, *Wake, and Snow that correspond to whichever activity you choose to do.

The WOO is designed to be placed in the center of your board in order to properly gather information on your jumps and rotations. The sensor measures the vibration in your board and can detect once it has left the water or a kicker. Once in the air, 9-axis rotational sensors study and calculate your movements until you make contact with the water again. Learn more about Attaching the WOO Mount to ensure you place your sensor in the correct location to gather the most accurate data possible.

What is the difference between WOO 2.0 and WOO 3.0?

The WOO 2.0 was the ﬁrst device we released and its capabilities are limited to the equivalent of the Kite - Big Air mode. It will track the height of your jump, how long you spend in the air, and how hard you land and it is designed speciﬁcally for kiteboarding.

WOO 3.0 has different hardware and ﬁrmware and it is designed for both kiteboarding snowboarding and wakeboarding. The device itself has upgraded sensors as well as a stronger construction to handle the rigors of water and snow-based action sports. The

3.0 also has the ability to detect and score which tricks you do in both kiteboarding and wakeboarding based on the rotation and acceleration of the sensor. The Kite - Big Air mode uses a beefed up version of the 2.0 algorithm but they are similar enough to keep competition even across all devices.

Do I need to clean or take care of my WOO?

Yes! Make sure to clean salt water off of the battery contacts before charging.

WOOs are exposed to extremely harsh conditions and therefore should be washed and dried properly to prevent the buildup of corrosion on the charging pins. Run the battery contacts under fresh water and dry with a towel after each session to make sure your WOO lives a long and happy life.

How long does the battery last?

The WOO will record for up to 8 hours on a single charge.

How much does it weigh and how big is it?

The sensor and mount together weigh about as much as a AA battery.

Dimensions: 5.4 x 2.2 x 1.7 cm. (2.1 x 0.9 x 0.7 in.)

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Your kit comes with a mount that is designed to hold the device securely in place as you boost to the moon and learn new tricks! Make sure you read up on properly Attaching

the WOO Mount to ensure your device stays on the board and records the right data.

What if my mount doesn't look like the ones pictured?

If you have an older blue mount, contact support immediately! Blue mounts can damage the device and make it more susceptible to being lost out on the water.

Why does my WOO need a mount? Can't I just wear it on my body?

The WOO is designed to start calculating jumps based on your board's vibration. When the board leaves the water, the WOO will start measuring your acceleration and rotation. As a result, the sensor needs accurate vibrational feedback which can only come from being mounted ﬂat on the center of the board. If you put your WOO on the tail of the board, if you mount it on top of something else on your board, or if you wear it on your body it will not produce accurate data and therefore can't be trusted as a tool for competition with other riders around the world!

How do I remove a mount?

Our mounts use 3M VHB tape which is an industrial grade adhesive that is commonly used as a substitute for screws, rivets, welds, and other similar fasteners. As a result it is extremely difﬁcult to remove, but not impossible!

Removing your WOO mount:

1. Take your WOO out of the mount

2. Apply heat to the top of the mount with a heat gun or hair dryer to soften the adhesive (be careful not to apply too much heat directly to the board since it could damage the topsheet)

3. Stick a knife in the layer of adhesive between the mount and the board and gradually work it free

4. This will leave a thin layer of adhesive that can easily be peeled off by hand

Be careful not to damage your board when using the knife! Keep it ﬂush against the surface of the board and try to avoid using something with a sharp tip

Charger

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How to charge your WOO

Plug your charger into a USB port or a wall outlet with a USB adapter and insert the WOO into the charger with the end that contains the contacts going in ﬁrst. A red light will start blinking as your WOO charges and when it is ﬁnished the light will blink green until the device shuts off.

Important Note: Remove salt water from contacts before charging! !

Rinse the contacts with fresh water and dry them with a towel before inserting the WOO into the charger. This will help prevent the buildup of corrosion and ensure your device charges properly every time.

How long does it take to charge?

It takes 90 minutes for your WOO to fully charge and that will give it 8 hours of recording time.

Does the WOO 3.0 require a different charger?

Nope! You can charge any WOO with any charger.

Frequent Flyer Mount

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The Frequent Flyer Mount adds an extra layer of protection for your WOO Sensor - great for frequent harsh saltwater conditions. This waterproof case keeps your WOO looking like new, and there is also no more need to clean your WOO with fresh water after a session.

The Frequent Flyer Mount comes with a clasp which you unlock to open the clamp-shell design of the mount. Slide in your WOO (make sure you align the button on the WOO with the button on the Frequent Flyer Mount) and close the mount. Due to the included button in the Frequent Flyer Mount you can still use the WOO's button as normal.

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How do I remove a mount?

Removing your WOO mount:

1. Take your WOO out of the mount

2. Apply heat to the top of the mount with a heat gun or hair dryer to soften the adhesive (be careful not to apply too much heat directly to the board since it could damage the topsheet)

3. Stick a knife in the layer of adhesive between the mount and the board and gradually work it free

4. This will leave a thin layer of adhesive that can easily be peeled off by hand

Be careful not to damage your board when using the knife! Keep it ﬂush against the surface of the board and try to avoid using something with a sharp tip

Kite - Big Air

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While recording in Big Air mode, the WOO will measure jump height, airtime, and landing force as well as total accumulated height and airtime for the session.

How do I record in Big Air mode?

Big Air is indicated by a single blink on the WOO's LED in both standby and record mode. If you power on your WOO and it is blinking once, you are ready to record in Big

Air mode!

If it is blinking twice, the device is in Freestyle mode. Hold the power button for 5 seconds while in standby. The light will ﬂash several times and then begin blinking once at regular intervals.

If it is blinking three times, it is in Wake mode and will need to be switched within the WOO Sports app.

What happens if I do tricks in Big Air mode?

Tricks in Big Air mode will simply be registered as jumps. The device will tell you how high you jumped, how long you were in the air, and how hard you landed but it will not detect or score any tricks you do while recording in that mode.

How do I display Big Air leaderboards?

When the app is in Kite mode, you can always swipe between Big Air and Freestyle in the Activity feed, Global Leaderboards, and within your own proﬁle. Just make sure the top bar is set to whichever mode you want to view, as seen here:

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Do the Big Air leaderboards include WOO 1.0 users as well?

Yes! Within Big Air mode you will have access to all sessions recorded by both 1.0 and

3.0 users. If you have a 3.0 and your buddy has a 1.0 you will still be able to compete with one another as long as your WOO is in Big Air mode.

Kite - Freestyle

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While in Kite - Freestyle mode, the WOO will detect and score tricks based on rotations, airtime, kite position, and landing quality.

How do I record in Freestyle mode?

In Freestyle mode, the WOO's LED will blink twice rapidly in both standby and record mode. If you power on your WOO and the light consistently blinks twice, you are ready to

record in Freestyle mode!

If your device only blinks once, you are in Big Air mode. Hold the power button on the device for 5 seconds while in standby. The light will blink several times and then begin blinking twice at regular intervals.

If it is blinking three times, it is in Wake mode and will need to be switched within the WOO Sports app.

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How do I download a Freestyle session?

If you have recorded both Big Air and Freestyle sessions on the same device, your phone will download whichever session corresponds to the mode the WOO is in at the time. When you turn your device on standby mode to connect to your phone, check the light to see if it is blinking once or twice. If it is blinking twice it will download the Freestyle session and vice versa. Once you have downloaded one you can switch modes by holding the power button for 5 seconds and download the other.

How can I view Freestyle lea derboards?

When you are in the Kite section of the app you can always swipe between Big Air and Freestyle on the Activity Feed, Global Leaderboards, and your own proﬁle as seen below:

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How does the scoring system work?

Note: Kite - Freestyle is designed for riders to do tricks with the kite low (around 45 degrees). The highest scoring tricks will be those that have little assistance from the kite and therefore rely on the rider's ability to load and pop, keep the kite stable, and land smoothly.

Tricks are assigned a score based on a number of factors:

• Rotations: Your score will largely depend on the number of rotations you do on 3 different axes and the complexity/difﬁculty of those movements.

• Height & Airtime: The highest scoring jumps will have big height and low airtime. The WOO is looking for jumps that are relatively unassisted by the kite, so jumps with airtime over 3 seconds will be labeled as "Floaty" and will be given 0 points.

• Kite Position: Based on your height and airtime, the WOO can determine your kite's position and also see if you have gotten proper slack in your lines while unhooked.

• Landing Quality: Your score will partly be based on how well you land and will be assigned a category: Crash, Sketchy, Good, or Stomped. Not only does the device measure the g-force of the landing, but it also assesses how well you ride away from the trick.

Please also check out woosports.com/kite/tricktionary, for a list of tricks the WOO can recognize when the trick is well-perfomed. The WOO Tricktionary for Kite can also be found in Settings when in the Kite part of the WOO Sports App.

Why are my tricks not being detected?

The WOO will pick up a trick if it is executed correctly according to the professional riders who have trained the device. We know not everybody will be doing tricks perfectly, so each trick has a ﬁeld of lenience around it where the device will still register it has been done properly.

It is helpful to think of the WOO as a coach that will score every trick and offer you stats as you progress to the point where you can perfect it with proper form and kite position. Once it labels whichever tricks you do you can conﬁdently show your friends that you're proﬁcient at that trick! Even if tricks aren't detected, the algorithm is designed so that the best freestyle riders will consistently score the highest.

Lastly you should double check that the power button is pointed towards your right foot to ensure proper board orientation!

What happens if I boost in Freestyle mode?

Since Freestyle mode is designed for the kite to be low, jumps with the kite overhead will not be scored well and whichever tricks you do will not be detected. Jumps with an airtime of over 3 seconds will be labeled as "Floaty" and assigned 0 points.

I invented a rad new trick and want it to be added - how do I do that?

If you would like to add a trick or train a particular trick, send us a video of you doing it roughly 10 times in a row. Start recording your session when the video starts and we can match up the data and help train the algorithm to detect it. We are looking for consistency and proper execution, so make sure you can stomp it a bunch of times in a row!

Wake - Cable

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WOO Wake is a separate section of the WOO Sports app and is designed speciﬁcally for wakeboarders riding at cable parks or behind boats. When your WOO is in Wake mode the WOO will detect and score your tricks based on rotations, airtime, and landing quality.

Note that the WOO should be in Wake mode independent if you're riding at the cablepark or behind the boat.

Uploading a Session to Cable

When uploading a session, the spot you select determines if the session gets in the Cable or Boat game within the WOO Wake part of the app. As you can imagine, if the spot is cablepark, you can't ride behind the boat through the cablepark. And vice versa, if there is an open lake without a cablepark, no way to ride behind the cable there. So simpy select the cablepark that you rode and you're session will be put in the cable game automatically.

Some spots offer both Cable and Boat, in which case you will be prompted to select either Cable or Boat to your session.

Stance in WOO Wake

The ﬁrst time you log into WOO Wake, the app will ask you to select your stance and therefore receive bonuses for switch tricks. The power button should always face your right foot regardless of your stance.

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*Note: your stance is something that you can select only once as riders don't suddenly change stance. While your stance is visible in your Edit Proﬁle, you can't change it. If you accidentally selected the wrong stance, feel free to contact us at

support@woosports.com.

How do I record in Wake mode?

Switching to Wake mode requires you to log into the Wake section of the app. Once you connect your WOO to your phone, if it has previously been in Kite mode it will prompt you to either switch modes or return to Kite, as seen below.

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Once you are in Wake mode, the light on your WOO should blink 3 times on standby indicating that it has successfully switched and is ready to go record Wake sessions!

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How does the Wake scoring system work?

Wake mode assigns a score based on a number of factors:

• Rotations: The bulk of your score will come from the number and complexity of rotations you do while in the air. We measure 3 axes of rotation and calculate the movement patterns on each axis and how they relate to one another.

• Airtime: Another important factor in the scoring process is your airtime - you will always receive a bonus for going bigger! If you are in the air for longer than 2.5 seconds you will no longer receive a bonus, but it is very unlikely that any riders will be in the air for that long. After 2.5 seconds score is based entirely on rotation and landing quality

• Landing: Your landing will be categorized as Crash, Sketchy, Good, or Stomped as the WOO analyzes how smoothly you ride away from a trick. If you let go of the handle but still stomp a landing the WOO will know!

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